Cancel Apple Arcade directly from your device settings

You cancel Apple Arcade the same way you cancel any other Apple subscription — through the Settings app on the device you use most, or through your Apple ID account online. The process takes about two minutes and stops your subscription when ready, though you keep access until your current billing period ends.

Apple does not charge a cancellation fee. Your next billing date straightforward will not happen. If you cancel mid-month, you still have access to Apple Arcade games until that month's renewal date passes.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through Settings on iPhone or iPad, the App Store on Mac, or Account Settings on Apple TV — the method depends on which device you use.
  • You can also cancel through your Apple ID account at appleid.apple.com from any web browser.
  • Cancellation takes effect when ready, but you retain access to games through the end of your current billing period.
  • If you cancel and then change your mind, you can resubscribe at any time without penalty.

Cancel on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top of the screen. Tap Subscriptions, then find Apple Arcade in the list. Tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom of the screen. A confirmation message will appear — tap Confirm to finish.

If you do not see Subscriptions in your Settings menu, you may be using an older version of iOS or iPadOS. In that case, open the App Store app instead, tap the profile icon in the top right corner, tap Subscriptions, find Apple Arcade, and follow the same steps.

Cancel on Mac

Open the App Store app and click your account name or profile picture in the bottom left corner of the window. Click Account Settings. Scroll down to the Subscriptions section and click Manage. Find Apple Arcade in the list, click it, then click Cancel Subscription.

On older Mac systems, you may need to open the App Store, click your account name at the top of the window, then select View Information and scroll to Subscriptions from there.

Cancel on Apple TV

Go to Settings on your Apple TV device. Navigate to Users and Accounts, then select your account. Choose Subscriptions and find Apple Arcade in the list. Select it and choose Cancel Subscription.

If you share your Apple TV with family members who each have their own account, make sure you are signed into the correct account before cancelling, or you may cancel someone else's subscription by mistake.

Cancel through your Apple ID online

You can cancel from any web browser without needing to use a specific device. Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID and password. Click Subscriptions on the left side of the page. Find Apple Arcade and click the edit icon (pencil symbol) next to it. Click Cancel Subscription and confirm.

This method works if you have trouble finding the subscription option on your device, or if you want to manage your subscription from a computer instead.

What happens after you cancel

Your Apple Arcade subscription stops renewing on your next billing date. Until that date arrives, you can still open the Apple Arcade app and play any game in the catalog. After your access expires, the games remain on your device but you cannot open them — you would need to resubscribe to play again.

If you saved game progress while you were subscribed, that progress stays saved to your iCloud account. If you resubscribe later, your saved games will be there waiting for you.

Resubscribe if you change your mind

You can turn Apple Arcade back on at any time by opening the Apple Arcade app and tapping Subscribe, or by going through the same Settings or Account Settings path you used to cancel. There is no waiting period or penalty for resubscribing. Your subscription will start on the day you reactivate it.

If you cancelled because of a billing problem — such as a declined credit card — fix the payment method in your Apple ID settings first. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Payment & Shipping, update your card information, and then resubscribe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Apple does not issue refunds for partial months. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing date is the 1st, you keep access through the end of that month but do not receive money back for the remaining days. Plan your cancellation for just before your renewal date if you want to avoid paying for another full month.

Can I pause Apple Arcade instead of cancelling?

Apple does not offer a pause feature for Apple Arcade. Your only options are to keep the subscription active or cancel it. If you think you might return later, cancelling and resubscribing later is free and takes the same amount of time as pausing would.

What if I share Apple Arcade with family members?

If you set up Apple Arcade through a Family Sharing group, cancelling removes access for everyone in that group. Before you cancel, make sure no one else in your family is actively using it, or let them know their access will end when your billing period closes.

Why does the cancel button say "Cancel Subscription" instead of "Unsubscribe"?

Apple uses "Cancel Subscription" across all its services for consistency. The button does the same thing as an unsubscribe button — it stops your recurring charges and ends your access after your current period ends.